Research initiative in viticulture in cooperation with Forschung Burgenland

17. May 2024 | Viticulture

At Green Legacy, we are always committed to the further development of our products. At the beginning of May, we launched an exciting new project in collaboration with Forschung Burgenland. Our water-retaining Polygrain granulate was also used to mechanically plant the vines. Our all-in-one product consists mainly of cellulose, a superabsorbent and a starter fertilizer. This enables polygrain to store up to 200 times its own weight in water and release it together with nutrients to the plant, effectively protecting it from drought stress and accelerating growth at the same time.

The experimental setup

The research trial is scheduled to run for one year with the option of being extended for up to three years. In order to investigate the effectiveness of Polygrain, various sensors such as leaf and soil sensors were installed in the vineyard just one day after planting to continuously measure light and moisture values.

Aim of the study

The central component of the study is the comparison between the growth, root development and health of the vines with Polygrain and those without this support. To this end, sensors were installed in two different rows of vines. This is intended to show how Polygrain contributes to increasing efficiency and sustainability in viticulture.

Significance of this research

Adapting to climate change and coping with extreme weather conditions are key challenges in agriculture today. With innovative approaches such as Polygrain, we strive to provide sustainable solutions that not only protect our environment, but also improve the productivity and profitability of agricultural practices. The Center for Energy Transition at Forschung Burgenland provides support with its research activities and the necessary know-how on the topic of digitalization in relation to the energy transition.